Hyundai plans to shake up EV market with new “Dream” batteries
February 18, 2025
Hyundai has set a March date to reveal its brand-new all-solid-state EV battery pilot line, dubbed “Dream” batteries.
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Study: EV batteries maintain 90% battery health after 120,000 km of driving
February 13, 2025
An Australian study has revealed that EV batteries are more durable than previously thought after demonstrating that EVs maintain 90% battery health after 120,000 kilometers of driving.
LGES, JSW plan $1.5 billion battery venture in India
December 30, 2024
The 2 companies have inked an initial agreement to form an equal partnership in which LG Energy Solution will contribute the tech and equipment for making batteries and JSW Energy will invest money.
Hyundai partners with Exide for locally produced EV batteries
December 24, 2024
The collaboration focuses on the production and supply of lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery cells specifically designed for Hyundai’s EVs in the Indian market.
India mulls $1.1 billion plan to boost EV battery production
December 02, 2024
The scheme aims to support the domestic manufacturing of key components such as electrodes, anodes, cathodes, electrolytes and copper foil that require heavy capital investment and R&D.
With Tesla entry uncertain, India woos other EV makers
November 29, 2024
The Indian government is now also considering EV investments at existing factories that currently build gasoline-engine and hybrid cars, sources told Reuters.
Hyundai, Kia’s Europe sales down 7.5% in October
November 22, 2024
While Hyundai’s sales fell 3.9% to 41,594 units, Kia’s dropped 11% to 41,246 units.
Indonesia, CATL form $1.2 billion battery venture
October 18, 2024
Chinese battery giant CATL, through its subsidiary CBL International Development, formed the venture with government-owned Indonesia Battery Corporation, the companies said in a statement.
Hyundai Mobis to establish EV parts facility in Slovakia
October 17, 2024
The new plant in Novaky, Slovakia, will focus on producing PE systems, making it the South Korean company’s first European production base for this key electrification component.
SMEC wants Hyundai Wia's machine tool division
October 16, 2024
SMEC, a machine tool and robot automation solution company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the acquisition of Hyundai Wia's Machine Tool Division. The estimated acquisition cost is about KRW 340 billion (USD 249.5 million).
IIT Madras, Hindustan Zinc partner to develop zinc-air battery tech
October 14, 2024
Compared to lithium, which is over four times more expensive, zinc offers a more affordable solution with better performance attributes.
Exide Industries invests $12 million in lithium-ion plant
October 11, 2024
The 12-gigawatt manufacturing plant will focus on the manufacturing and sale of lithium-ion battery cells, modules and packs, with an eye on India’s growing EV and stationary energy storage markets.
Fire breaks out in CATL factory in China, no casualties reported
September 30, 2024
Emergency services were sent to the plant belonging to Chinese battery maker to fight the fire and organize the evacuation of any people inside the 15,000 square metre facility in Ningde.
Kia completes building EV-only manufacturing unit
September 27, 2024
Meanwhile, Kia’s EV charging service, Kia Charge, now has over 800,000 charging points across 28 European countries, an increase of 39% from last year.
Boosted by new model, Kia sets monthly EV sales record
September 06, 2024
The jump in sales is being attributed to the successful market debut of Kia’s entry-level EV3 model, which accounted for 4,436 new registrations.
HD Hyundai Electric breaks ground on 3rd circuit breaker factory
September 04, 2024
HD Hyundai Electric will spend USD 89 million to build the factory. It expects the distribution equipment market to become a new growth engine as data centers expand amid an AI boom.
Jaguar warns of battery fire risk in older I-Pace electric SUVs
September 02, 2024
The I-Pace batteries were reportedly made in Poland by LG Energy Solution, whose products are being probed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Foreign rivals see opening as Ford adjusts EV strategy
August 23, 2024
The US automaker has shelved plans for its next all-electric SUVs and replaced them with hybrids that come with a better range when combined with gasoline engines.
EV fires: Hyundai, Kia focus on battery tech to boost safety
August 16, 2024
The two Korean automakers claimed their years of years of experience in developing hybrid vehicles and developing advanced technologies had given them an edge over competition.
South Korea officials meet to discuss EV fire safety norms
August 12, 2024
The fire on August 1 appears to have started spontaneously in a Mercedes-Benz EV parked below a residential apartment. The blaze damaged 140 cars and took about eight hours to control.
HyVision signs MoU to build $4.8m camera plant in Karnataka
July 09, 2024
South Korean company HyVision plans to start manufacturing camera inspection machines at a site near the Foxconn facility in Karnataka, south west India.
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NEV sales increase 16.9% in 1Q24, PHEV surge nearly 50%
May 30, 2024
According to TrendForce Global Automotive Reports, the global sales of NEVs (including BEVs, PHEVs, and FCEVs) surged to 2.842 million units in 1Q24—making a 16.9% YoY increase.
Boston Dynamic unveils a fully electric Atlas robot
April 30, 2024
Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic humanoid robot otherwise known as Atlas. Over the course of several years, we've seen the development of the humanoid robot, from learning to get up after a fall to performing parkour. But now it's time for the next generation of humanoid robot.
Mobis starts construction of new EV battery plant in Spain
April 25, 2024
Auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis is starting the construction of a new plant in Spain. The new electric vehicle battery system plant will serve as a dedicated facility supplying Volkswagen.
Microchip acquires VSI
April 11, 2024
Microchip Technology has completed the acquisition of Seoul, Korea-based VSI Co. Ltd., a specialist in providing high-speed, asymmetric, camera, sensor and display connectivity technologies and products based on the Automotive SerDes Alliance (ASA) open standard for In-Vehicle Networking (IVN).
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Navitas and SHINRY open R&D lab to advance EV power systems
January 26, 2024
Navitas Semiconductor has teamed up with Chinese EV battery specialist SHINRY to launch a new research facility.
Corning to invest $120.4m in smartphone glass factory
January 24, 2024
US electronics maker Corning will team up with Indian telecoms company Optiemus Infracom to manufacture smartphone displays in Tamil Nadu.
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